Best 4 Healthier Mexican Style Lasagna Recipes
Are you looking for a healthier take on the classic lasagna dish that still packs all the flavor? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating a healthier Mexican-style lasagna that will tantalize your taste buds without sacrificing your health goals. We'll use whole-wheat tortillas instead of pasta sheets, lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef, and plenty of fresh vegetables to create a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MEXICAN LASAGNA LITE
This is a lower-fat version of a popular Tex-Mex style casserole. You can increase or decrease the number of tortillas used in order to fit your tray. I'm obviously using low- and no-fat ingredients which can be substituted successfully with full fat versions with great results. If needed, this can all be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to store. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Katherine Howley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water, bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer turkey mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped green chilies and remove from heat.
- Spread a scant 2/3 cup enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of an 8x10-inch baking dish; top sauce with 4 tortillas, overlapping if necessary. Spread tortillas with half the sour cream, half the refried beans, half the turkey mixture, and 1/3 the cheese blend. Top with another 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and 4 more tortillas. Firmly press down on tortillas to compact the layers beneath.
- Repeat layers, spreading remaining sour cream, refried beans, turkey mixture, 1/3 the cheese blend and 2/3 cup enchilada sauce onto tortillas. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press down as before. Finish layering casserole with remaining 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and remaining 1/3 the cheese blend.
- Bake casserole uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and bubbling and casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1751.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
OUR FAVORITE MEXICAN-STYLE LASAGNA
Create a little culinary fusion with Our Favorite Mexican-Style Lasagna. With stacks of ooey-gooey cheese, beans and taco beef, Our Favorite Mexican-Style Lasagna brings together two amazing culinary traditions in one pristine package.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in salsa and seasoning mix; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 8-square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 2 tortillas.
- Top with layers of 1/2 cup of the remaining meat mixture, half the beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 of the remaining tortillas; repeat layers. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese; cover.
- Bake 30 min.; uncover. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
HEALTHIER WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA
This truly is the World's Best Lasagna! I love this recipe but I am always looking for ways to take out the fat when I cook. I substituted lean ground turkey and turkey sausage for the meat. I also used lite mozzarella and cut out the egg and salt.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey sausage, ground turkey, onion, and garlic until well browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over sauce. Spread half the ricotta over noodles. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; make sure foil does not touch cheese to prevent sticking.
- Bake in preheated oven until sauce is hot and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes more. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
MEXICAN LASAGNA
I adapted this from the May 2001 issue of Prevention Magazine. A different take on lasagna, but really good! Note: instructions updated to appease negative commenter. It honestly never occurred to me that noodles might not have to be cooked first...
Provided by scrappyhare
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine cottage cheese and egg in a small bowl, and stir to mix well. Set aside.
- Place the ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring to crumble, until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, chiles, and chili powder, and stir to mix well.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Coat a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray, and line the bottom of the pan with one layer of lasagna noodles.
- Spread half of the meat mixture over the noodles, dot with half the cottage cheese mixture, and top with half the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers using the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the pan with foil, and bake at 350*F for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, and bake for 5 minutes longer, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pan from the over, and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 588.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 19.8
Tips:
- Use whole wheat tortillas or lasagna noodles: This will increase the fiber and nutrient content of your lasagna.
- Choose lean protein: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef to reduce the fat and calories in your lasagna.
- Use low-fat or nonfat cheese: This will also help to reduce the fat and calories in your lasagna.
- Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, nutrients, and fiber to your lasagna. Try adding spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Use a homemade sauce: Homemade sauce is healthier than store-bought sauce because it contains less sugar and salt. You can also control the ingredients in your sauce.
- Don't overcook your lasagna: Overcooked lasagna will be dry and tough. Cook it just until the cheese is melted and the noodles are tender.
Conclusion:
This healthier Mexican-style lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that is also good for you. It is packed with lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains. And because it is made with low-fat or nonfat cheese, it is lower in fat and calories than traditional lasagna. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this Mexican-style lasagna a try.
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